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Virtual Children’s Programs at the Parsippany Library System
Week of May 11-15, 2020
ALL AGE DANCE COMPETITION! Create a dance routine at home (MUST be under 2 minutes in length), take video of you doing it, then send to our library Facebook page parsippanytroyhillslibrary. Deadline to submit is 5/15. The dance video that get THE MOST "LIKES" wins the competition!! Watch Miss Jen's video on how to make a colorful macaroni necklace and wear that in the video as an option!
Macaroni Necklace Making- Monday, May 11 at 10 am for children of all ages. Miss Jen will show a short video showing how to make a colorful pasta necklace made from materials that can be found at home. Wear your necklace when you compete in our Dance Challenge (optional).
Monday Maker Challenge – Monday, May 11 at 2 pm. Let’s create our own rainbows with Miss Corinne.
Mercer Mayer Storytime— Monday, May 11 at 7 pm. Miss Rose will share stories by author Mercer Mayer and demonstrate how to do a simple craft.
Pop-Up Book Zoom Storytime- Tuesday, May 12 at 10 am with Miss Jen. Recommended for children ages 2-5. Check out our facebook post on Monday afternoon with all of the instructions on how to join this fun event or email jennifer.carlin@parsippanylibrary.org if you would like to join and the meeting code and password will be sent to you via email. Please make sure to download the zoom app to your phone and create an account before the meeting if you don't already have one. Listen and watch as Miss Jen reads her favorite pop-up storybooks. We will sing and dance too!
Crayon Storytime - Tuesday, May 12 at 3:00 p.m. - Join Miss Kristen as she reads some fun stories that star colorful crayons!
Nursery Rhyme Time with Mrs. O – Wednesday, May 13 at 11 am. Listen to songs, nursery rhymes, and a story.
Fitness Fun Outside! Wednesday, May 13 at 2:00 p.m. Take a mental health break, grab your sneakers and water bottle and go outside to move along with Miss Karen. She will be doing a fun aerobic exercise program everyone can do!
Drawing Fun — Wednesday, May 13 at 4:30 pm. Miss Rose will show you some fun and simple drawing projects to make at home.
STEAM Thursday, May 14 at 12 pm. Make Your Own Sun Catchers.
Fun Factor Math Activity– Thursday, May 14 at 4:30 pm. Bedtime Math has created math activities that you can do at home. Join Mrs. O to play Rock n’ Roll Bingo. Email ptchildrens@parsippanylibrary.org for details about the materials you will need for this program.
Laugh Out Loud Pajama Storytime: Thursday, May 14 at 7:00 p.m. Miss Karen will read funny stories and tell funny jokes!! Get your pjs on and bring your smiles!!
All About Wind - Friday, May 15 - LIVE ZOOM @ 11 am. We will listen to stories about the wind and create our own wind detector.
Science Fun Friday- Friday, May 15 at 2 pm with Miss Jen. Recommended for children ages 5-8 but all are welcome to join the fun. Learn about our five senses with books and activities.
Cooking with Miss Kristen - Friday, May 15 at 6:00 p.m. - Join Miss Kristen as she teaches how to make an easy and fun sweet treat!
Check out the Parsippany Library YouTube Channel
Just click the link and enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT55L0jW0mzTTyv6NeBIZWw
Friends of the Lbrary Fundraiser
The Friends of Parsippany Library is holding their annual Boon Supply Fundraiser from now until May 31. Boon Supply provides an easy way to purchase useful and eye-catching items, perfect for gifts or to brighten your day. This fundraiser gives all of us an opportunity to give something back to the library that has been such an important resource for our community during these difficult days.
Please click here and enjoy some shopping!
Thank you for your support.
The Parsippany Library and our branches are closed until a new opening date is determined. Please check our website (parsippanylibrary.org) for updates. Please do not return any library materials you have checked out. You will not be charged fines while we are closed.
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to us via the Ask A Librarian link on our website https://parsippanylibrary.org/contact-us/ask-a-librarian/
Check our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/parsippanytroyhillslibrary/
throughout the day! We will be posting links of interest and videos of storytimes and other programs to stay connected to you.
Important information regarding your library account:
Sheltering in place has been difficult for many of us.
The NJ Mental Health Cares helpline offers special support to individuals experiencing anxiety and worry related to the Coronavirus Pandemic.
For free, confidential support call
1-866-202-HELP
1-866-202-4357
NJMHC will be answered from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week by live trained specialists.
https://www.njmentalhealthcares.org/
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